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Ombudsmen eyes cut pay
The Commonwealth Ombudsman is launching an investigation into welfare payment cancellations.
DTA extends cloud deal
A whole-of-government agreement with AWS extends a massive cloud services partnership for another three years.
Rail strikes roll on
More strikes are set to affect Sydney transport, with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) announcing plans for two weeks of industrial action starting from 12 February.
DeepSeek sees government bans
The government has banned all DeepSeek products, applications, and web services from government systems ...
Site sweep finds shop issues
The internet is full of bargains and, as the ACCC found, dodgy return policies.
FIFO sleep struggles studied
New research highlights the importance of sleep hygiene for FIFO workers.
Dutton aims at diversity
Peter Dutton wants fewer public servants - and even fewer focused on diversity and inclusion.
Free TAFE locked for Victoria
The Albanese Government has confirmed that Free TAFE will become a permanent program in Victoria.
Senator seeks pay cap
Senator Jacqui Lambie wants to cap the salaries of top federal bureaucrats and university vice-chancellors.
New MOU to boost skills
The federal government is teaming up with the tech sector to improve digital services.
Services to switch "clunky" tech
Services Australia has launched a 10-year transformation of its IT architecture ...
Dutton plans deep cuts
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has proposed eliminating thousands of government jobs.
Government bets on central youth
The Federal Government has announced a $34.1 million investment to support young people and foster future leaders.
Women lead government boards
For the first time in Australian history, women hold a majority of positions on government boards.
APS wage claims rebuffed
The Federal Government has been questioned over a budget shortfall attributed to APS wage growth.
Pay boost to assist apprentices
Apprentices in construction trades are set to receive $10,000 in federal government support.
Psychiatrists resign in pay fight
The NSW public health system is struggling as psychiatrists resign in droves.
Fossil firms share phrases
New research shows a range of fossil fuel industries tweeting together for “climate obstruction”.